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    Comfort Plan for Blood Tests

    Blood tests are one of the most common pokes kids face. Use this to help them plan how they want to be comfortable before the next one.

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  • Resource

    Headache Procedure Comfort Plan

    This Headache Procedure Comfort Menu helps people of all ages feel more prepared and supported during treatments like Botox and nerve blocks. It offers simple, science-backed strategies to reduce stress and improve comfort.

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    Momwell Podcast: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody

    This episode of the Momwell Podcast dives into a topic close to every parent's heart: helping kids feel confident and calm during medical visits—especially when it comes to needles.

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  • Video

    How to hack your brain when you’re in pain

    "Have we misunderstood pain?" Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief -- without the need for addictive opioids.

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    Creating Comfort for Teens Quick Guide

    This infographic is a great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping teens get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.

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  • Podcast

    Dealing With Pain On The Daily

    In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their unique experiences with active coping, their preferred strategies and tools.

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  • Resource

    Інструментарій полегшення больових відчуттів для тих, хто постраждав від війни в Україні

    Ми хочемо зробити все можливе, щоб підтримати тих, хто постраждав від війни. Ми співпрацювали з українською організацією "Родинне Коло" (Family Circle), щоб створити навчальні матеріали та ресурси для людей, які допомагають українським дітям та сім’ям.

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  • Downloads

    Understanding Pain Handout

    Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.

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    Pain Relief Toolkit for Those Affected By the War In Ukraine

    We want to do all we can to support those affected by war. We collaborated with the Ukraine based organization Family Cirlce.

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    Printable Take Control Poke Plan for Teens

    We all do better with a plan! Use this to help teens create one of their very own before their next poke.

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    Provider ToolKit

    This interactive eBook makes it easy to learn all the ways our free pain management resources can be used to make life easier for you and your patients.

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    Printable Comfort Poke Plan for Kids

    We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create one of their very own before their next poke.

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